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The Schiavo Case: Legal Issues
Date: March 23, 2005
Creator: Thomas, Kenneth R
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Veterans' Medical Care Appropriations and Funding Process
Date: December 27, 2004
Creator: Panangala, Sidath Viranga
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DNA Testing for Law Enforcement: Legislative Issues for Congress
Date: October 14, 2004
Creator: Hill, Cindy
Description: DNA evidence is a powerful forensic tool in criminal cases. Its use and capabilities have increased substantially since it was first introduced in the late 1980s. That growth has led to the emergence of the following issues that were considered by the 106th Congress in legislative initiatives: eliminating the nationwide backlog of unanalyzed DNA samples, expanding the kinds of offenders who are profiled, providing opportunities for post-conviction testing of DNA evidence, and continuing development of forensic science capabilities. This report discusses those and related issues and the legislation proposed and enacted to address them. It begins by describing provisions in prior federal law and then discusses issues and the legislation proposed, including the enacted DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 (H.R. 4640, which became P.L. 106-546).
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Authorized Generic Pharmaceuticals: Effects on Innovation
Date: August 8, 2006
Creator: Thomas, John R
Description: The practice of “authorized generics” has recently been the subject of considerable attention by the pharmaceutical industry, regulators, and members of Congress alike. An “authorized generic”–sometimes termed a “branded,” “flanking,” or “pseudo” generic–is a pharmaceutical that is marketed by or on behalf of a brand name drug company, but is sold under a generic name. Although the availability of an additional competitor in the generic drug market would appear to be favorable to consumers, authorized generics have nonetheless proven controversial. Some observers believe that authorized generics potentially discourage independent generic firms both from challenging drug patents and from selling their own products.
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Food Labeling: Allergy Information
Date: September 19, 2005
Creator: Porter, Donna V
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Genetic Information: Legal Issues Relating to Discrimination and Privacy
Date: May 28, 2002
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
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Tobacco Price Support: An Overview of the Program
Date: November 3, 2003
Creator: Womach, Jasper
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Ecstasy: Legislative Proposals in the 107th Congress to Control MDMA
Date: January 22, 2003
Creator: Eddy, Mark
Description: Legislation has been proposed in the 107th Congress to combat the use and abuse of Ecstasy (MDMA) and other “club drugs.” In a 2001 survey, 12% of 12th graders reported ever having taken the drug. The Ecstasy Anti-Proliferation Act of 2000, enacted by the 106th Congress, directed the U.S. Sentencing Commission to increase penalties for Ecstasy offenses. As of March 2001, MDMA penalties became more severe than for powder cocaine but less severe than for heroin.
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Stem Cell Research
Date: March 10, 2003
Creator: Johnson, Judith A
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Genetic Information: Legal Issues Relating to Discrimination and Privacy
Date: June 5, 2003
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
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